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Votes at a glance: council approves liquor license, adopts lease amendment; ARPA allocation amended 3–2
Summary
At its meeting the McMinnville council approved a new limited on‑premises OLCC license, adopted an ordinance amending a 1978 church lease, and approved a resolution reallocating ARPA funds in a 3–2 vote on the revised distribution of previously authorized projects.
The McMinnville City Council took several formal actions during the meeting.
Bittermunk OLCC limited on‑premises liquor license (250 NE Third St.) — Approved Motion: moved by Councilor Gary; seconded by Councilor Peralta. Outcome: passed by a vote of 4–0. (Councilor Cunningham recused from this item for financial interest.)
Resolution 2025‑08 — Amendment of ARPA allocations — Approved 3–2 Summary: The council considered a resolution to amend prior allocations of American Rescue Plan Act funds for a range of city projects and to reassign remaining balances to cover prioritized maintenance and community projects. The staff memo accompanying the resolution explained an updated list of project statuses and a shift of funds from a library HVAC project into community center work, among other adjustments. Motion: moved by Councilor Doug Geary; seconded by Councilor Pierre Cunningham. Recorded vote: Councilor Cunningham — Aye; Councilor Chris Tokalski — Nay; Councilor Chris Chenoweth — Nay; Councilor Doug Geary — Aye; Council President Sal Peralta — Aye. Outcome: resolution adopted by a vote of 3–2.
Ordinance 5158 — Amendment of 1978 lease with United Methodist Church (termination and waiver of city right of first refusal) — Adopted on second reading Summary: Ordinance 5158 authorizes an amendment to a 1978 lease with the United Methodist Church of McMinnville to permit termination upon 60 days’ notice and waives the city’s right of first refusal to purchase the property. The council completed a first reading and then adopted the ordinance on second reading. Second‑reading motion and outcome: The ordinance was adopted; recorded council votes on the second reading showed Councilor Cunningham — Aye; Councilor Chris Tokalski — Aye; Councilor Chris Chenoweth — Aye; Councilor Doug Geary — Aye; Council President Sal Peralta — Aye.
Minutes approval: The council approved the draft minutes of its prior work session and regular meeting as amended (clerical correction); motion moved by Councilor Peralta, seconded by Councilor Cunningham; roll call reflected unanimous approval.
No other formal ordinance or resolution votes were taken during the work session portion of the meeting; staff said other budget and policy proposals will return to the council for formal consideration during the statutory budget committee and subsequent council meetings.
